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A premier ski resort in South Lake Tahoe is being sued after an employee’s “malicious” conduct led a five-year-old girl to suffer nasty burns from a served hot chocolate.

Brittany Burns and Joshua Moran Burns filed the lawsuit in a California superior court last year against the Heavenly Mountain Resort, accusing the getaway of negligence, according to court records, seeking damages for medical expenses and mental suffering.

A complaint reported by the San Francisco Chronicle stated the Burns brought their daughter to the resort for a day of skiing two years ago.

Instead, the daughter ended up with burns and scars all over her body, Roger Dreyer, an attorney for the family, told the Chronicle.

“She suffered bad burns down her chest and abdomen,” Dreyer said. “Now she has permanent scars.”

According to the lawsuit, the family ordered hot chocolate from a resort’s Sky Deck cafe during a ski break.

The cashier, after topping the drink with whipped cream, slid the hot chocolate across the window counter to the girl without a lid.

The daughter attempted to pick the drink up but it was “excessively and unnecessarily hot.” She ended spilling the drink into her ski suit, trapping the scalding liquid against her body.

The resort “knew and should have known that such hot beverages posed a great hazard of causing just this type of incident and injuries, including burns and/or other related injuries,” the complaint said.

The California Post reached out to Dreyer for comment. Vail Resorts Management Company told the Post it was unable to comment.

The case echoes other notable cases involving hot drinks that gained some prominence nationwide. Last year, Starbucks paid $50 million to a man whose genitals were severely burned after a hot tea spilled in his lap at a California drive-through.

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Two San Joaquin Valley cities have now experienced their earliest 90 degrees day on record.

Temperatures are shattering records across the West this week.

Many cities in Northern California have set new daily record high temperatures each of the past four days.

Sacramento reached a high temperature of 87 degrees Thursday. This easily breaks the previous record of 81 degrees set in 2015. Modesto's high temperature of 88 degrees cleared the previous daily record of 87 set in 1960.

Stockton's high of 90 degrees on Thursday is a new daily record high seven degrees. It also breaks the March monthly record high which the city just broke on Wednesday. This is the earliest occurrence of a 90 degree day in Stockton's recorded history.

Modesto and South Lake Tahoe both also set new all-March high temperatures on Wednesday. South Lake Tahoe's high of 76 degrees Wednesday also ties the all-April record high.

Sacramento tied the all-March record with a high of 88 degrees Wednesday. Thursday was slightly cooler with a high of 87.

Below is a summary of the other records observed so far as well as the forecast from the KCRA 3 weather team.

Tracking record highs

Record-breaking temperatures began rolling in last weekend.

Sacramento reached 80 degrees for the first time in 2026 on Sunday, March 15th. The high was 82 degrees, which tied the daily record high set in 2007. On average, Sacramento reaches 80 degrees for the first time on April 4.

Monday's high temperature broke a record for Sacramento. The National Weather Service reported a high of 84 degrees on March 16th. The previous record was 83 degrees in 2007.

Tuesday brought more widespread record heat to Northern California. San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto and South Lake Tahoe all broke daily records according to the National Weather Service.

Stockton's high of 87 degrees on Tuesday tied the city's all-March record high. That record was then broken on Wednesday when the high temperature hit 89 degrees.

Sacramento is also likely to set a new record for the highest number of 80 degree days in March. The current record is 7 days. The forecast currently calls for at least 8.

Daily record highs are possible through Sunday in the Valley and Tahoe area.

Summerlike forecast

This week's weather pattern is dominated by an area of high pressure that's more typical of summer than early spring. This strong high is centered right over the desert Southwest Thursday. It will move further away from Northern California and weaken during the next few days. This will allow temperatures to gradually decrease.

Next week will feel cooler by comparison, but Valley high temperatures will still be well above normal for late March. Sacramento's normal highs are in the upper 60s next week. The forecast calls for highs in the upper 70s. The Foothills will see high temperatures in the mid 70s. Sierra temperatures will ease back into the mid 60s but morning temperatures may stay above freezing.

The role of climate change

Warm, dry spells aren't unusual this time of year in Northern California. But this prolonged stretch of record heat will be unprecedented in terms of modern record keeping.

That's due in large part to the effects of global climate change. According to data published by NASA, Earth's global average temperature has been increasing since the Industrial Revolution. The rate of that increase has nearly doubled in the past 50 years.

When large scale warming happens in the background, our hottest days become hotter and our cold days become less cool. Just in the past six years, Sacramento's Executive Airport has recorded 61 record high temperatures but only 6 record low temperatures.

Said another way, climate change is putting a finger on the scale for high temperature records. And it's making them more likely in the future.

The group Climate Central has a model called the Climate Shift Index. It tracks the influence of global warming on major weather events. According to the Climate Shift Index, this week's heat in the Four Corners region is 5 times more likely to occur in the future because of global temperature increases over the past 50 years.

The climate science community is in strong agreement that increases in global temperatures are mostly being driven by human greenhouse gas emissions.

The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026. The Conservancy will conduct this two-day Board meeting in person at The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa at 4104 Lakeshore Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, California.

Live Spanish interpretation will be available to meeting attendees. More information about interpretation is available on the Conservancy website. (En español: Servicios de interpretación para las reuniones de la Junta.)

The Conservancy will broadcast the meeting virtually via the Zoom Webinar platform. The broadcast will be available in English and Spanish.

The Thursday agenda:

1. Roll Call

2. Consent Itemsa. Approval of September 2025 Minutes (action) (Resolution 26-03-01)

3. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda

4. Executive Director’s Report

5. Board ElectionsNomination and election of the Conservancy Chair and Vice-Chair.

6. Conservancy Grant Guidelines (action) (Resolution 26-03-02)Consideration and possible authorization to adopt the California Tahoe Conservancy’s Grant Guidelines. CEQA consideration: not applicable.

7. Aquatic Invasive Plant Surveillance and Control Grant Award (action) (Resolution 26-03-03)Consideration and possible authorization of a grant to Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) for up to $600,000 to conduct aquatic invasive plant surveillance and control in Lake Tahoe wetlands. CEQA consideration: within scope of Tahoe RCD initial study/mitigated negative declaration previously considered by the Board (Resolution 21-03-04).

This work is critical to comprehensively restore the largest remaining marshes and wetlands on Lake Tahoe’s south and west shores.

8. Upper Truckee River, Reach 6 Project Funding (action) (Resolution 26-03-04)Consideration and possible authorization of staff to accept and expend up to $8 million in state, federal, and other funding, and take any other steps necessary to implement the Upper Truckee River, Reach 6 Project. CEQA consideration: exempt under Public Resources Code § 21080.56

The Conservancy plans to address past impacts from development, grazing, and fire suppression that have degraded the Upper Truckee River and adjacent areas. The Conservancy will accomplish this by excavating fill and debris from meadow surfaces, removing conifers, and installing logs along riverbanks in the vicinity of the Conservancy’s Elks Club property. The Project will increase climate resilience, enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and improve water quality.

9. Upper Truckee Marsh South Project Update (discussion only) The Board will discuss public outreach and planning for the Upper Truckee Marsh South Project. The Conservancy is exploring ideas for wetland restoration, public access improvements, and vegetation management along the Upper Truckee River and its floodplain, including the site of the former Motel 6.

10. Annual Accomplishments Presentation (discussion only)

11. Closed SessionThe Conservancy Board will meet in closed session to confer with and receive advice from legal counsel regarding pending litigation (Medina v. City S. Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Cnty. Ct., Case No. 25CV0146). Authority: Gov. Code § 11126(e)(1) and 11126(e)(2)(A).

The Conservancy will recess for the evening and reconvene at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, to continue the meeting.

The Friday agenda:

12. Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition (action) (Resolution 26-03-05)Consideration and possible authorization of the acquisition of a parcel located at 3621 Blackwood Road (El Dorado County Assessment Number 027-290-004), demolition of an existing 206-square-foot shed, removal of an above-ground generator and fencing, and related site stabilization, for a total amount of up to $440,000. CEQA consideration: categorical exemption

The parcel is in the Bijou Park Creek watershed, contains mountain meadow and wetland habitat, and is adjacent to Conservancy and USDA Forest Service land. Bijou Park Creek runs through the parcel. The parcel and surrounding watershed provide important wildlife habitat, and serve as a corridor for bear, coyote, and other species. This acquisition enables the Conservancy to restore the parcel, protect the creek and associated habitat, and prevent future development on sensitive land.

13. Lake Tahoe Recreation Planning and Monitoring Grant (action) (Resolution 26-03-06)Consideration and possible authorization of a planning and monitoring grant to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for up to $50,000 of Proposition 68 funding to assess public recreation sites and zones on the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

CEQA consideration: statutory exemption

14. Van Sickle Bi-State Park Improvements (discussion only)Discussion and update on upcoming Van Sickle Bi-State Park improvement projects.

Proposed improvements on the California side of the park include:

The Board will also discuss improvements that the NDSP is planning on the Nevada side of the park.

15. Tahoe For All Grants (action) Consideration and possible authorization of Lake Tahoe License Plate funds for the following grants:

CEQA consideration: not applicable

16. Board Member Comment

17. Adjourn

For a copy of the agenda and participation instructions, visit https://tahoe.ca.gov/california-tahoe-conservancy-board-meeting-march-19-20-2026/

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Find your finest green garments, put on your tallest top hat, and channel your best inner leprechaun for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Lake Tahoe. From treasure hunts to costume contests, the basin is teeming with fun events and specials to enjoy this week.

St. Patrick’s Day Square Dance Party – South Lake Tahoe

Taking place on March 13 and presented by Carson Valley Squares, this high-energy event is the perfect way to have a blast, whether that’s with the family or you’re looking to get out of the house for St. Patrick’s Day weekend and try something new.

Scott Olson will be the instructor and caller, teaching folks the ways of Modern Western Square Dancing through introductory dances. You don’t need to know what you’re doing, and you don’t have to have a partner. All that’s required are some grippy shoes and a great attitude.

Carson Valley Squares is looking to bring this tradition back to South Lake Tahoe on a regular basis, so if you’ve always wanted to try it, stop by the Senior Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy dancing to all genres of music. You might just fall in love with it.

The event costs $8 per adult and $5 for students ages 12-18 years old.

“Start your St. Patty’s weekend with an evening of fun for all ages learning the basics of square dancing,” said Olson.

The Senior Center is located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Riva Grill’s St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt – South Lake Tahoe

For its second week, the quest to find hidden gold while shopping at local businesses around South Lake Tahoe continues. Riva Grill leprechauns have hidden these bags of gold at the businesses listed below:

Thatyana Allen, Group Sales and Marketing Manager at Riva Grill, started the event last year with the hopes of giving back to the community through supporting fellow Tahoe businesses.

“Each business received four golden bags, and in them, you’ll find three gold coins that are good to trade for a free Wet Woody. In one of them is a $50 gift card to Riva Grill,” said Allen. “The guest that finds the gold has to show proof of purchase at that business in order to retrieve the prize.”

Make sure to post a photo tagging Riva Grill and the business you found the gold at to show off your amazing treasure hunting skills and keep the momentum going.

Whether you’re just visiting or you live here, the pursuit for treasure will continue until the 17th of March, so get to hunting while you still can, and support local businesses in South Lake Tahoe this St. Patrick’s Day!

On March 17, the final day of the treasure hunt, stop by Riva Grill for an Irish whiskey tasting of Tullamore D.E.W. and complimentary appetizers.

Riva Grill is located at 900 Ski Run Blvd in South Lake Tahoe, California.

McP’s Taphouse Grill’s St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans – South Lake Tahoe

It wouldn’t be a true St. Patrick’s Day roundup unless McP’s Taphouse Grill was on the list.

As per this Irish pub’s annual tradition, they will be going big on March 17, offering live music and food specials to help you celebrate one of their favorite holidays.

Guinness Girls will have a variety of drinks on hand including options from their 40 beers on tap. Their 8-hour cooked corned beef specials will have you feeling full, and the party is said to last all day long.

McP’s is located at 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe, California

St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl at Caesars Republic & Harrah’s Lake Tahoe – Stateline

If you’re looking to go all out for St. Patty’s day, look no further than Caesars Republic and Harrah’s on Saturday, March 14.

This event offers giveaways and costume competitions that can win you prizes worth up to $500 in value. Drink specials consist of $7 beer-and-shot combos and $5 beers.

Some of their highlights include competitions for:

Most Festive Outfit – $250 cash grand prize

Most Festive Group – Table Service at PEEK Nightclub prize (value up to $500)

The Bar Crawl Schedule:

Cleo’s Cocktails – Doors open at 8 p.m., contest starts at 8:30 p.m.

El Jefe’s Cantina – Doors open at 9 p.m., contest starts at 9:30 p.m.

Center Stage – Doors open at 10 p.m., contest starts at 10:30 p.m.

PEEK Nightclub – Doors open at 10 p.m.

“Nothing beats a packed crawl moving from spot to spot. There’s a real energy that builds as the crowd moves through each venue, and this event delivers the kind of nonstop nightlife experience our guests come back for. We’re ready to make it another unforgettable night,” said James Redlark, Nightlife Manager.

Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe is located at 15 U.S. Highway 50 in Stateline, Nevada.

Sierra-at-Tahoe’s St. Patrick’s Day Lost Leprechaun Hunt on the Slopes – Twin Bridges

Calling all ski and snowboard lovers, this one is for you! This St. Patrick’s Day event happening on Tuesday, March 17, will be out on the slopes of Sierra-at-Tahoe.

Guests are encouraged to dress up in their finest Irish attire, and be on the lookout for lost leprechauns scattered on the mountain and at the base. Once found, bring them to guest services for a prize. Make sure to wear green for your chance to enter a raffle and win a prize.

If you purchase your lift ticket in advance, you can save up to 35%. Adult tickets start at $105, young adults (ages 13-22) start at $94, and tickets for children are $60.

Sierra-at-Tahoe is located at 1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Road in Twin Bridges, California.

Auld Dubliner at the Village of Palisades Tahoe – Olympic Valley

What better way to spend St. Patrick’s Day weekend than at Auld Dubliner authentic Irish pub?

“We have a full weekend of celebrations leading up to St. Patrick’s Day at The Auld Dubliner,” said Randy Rogers, General Manager. “Our menu will feature traditional favorites like Shepherd’s Pie, corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, and our signature boxtys.”

Friday kicks off celebrations in the evening which will feature samples and giveaways in their Bushmills promotion.

Saturday and Sunday will offer traditional Irish tunes by Kieth Shannon from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., “We will have a Guinness promotion featuring the “ripple machine,” which allows guests to have their faces printed on the foam of their pint,” said Rogers.

Kieth returns with Dan Shannon on Tuesday, March 17 for another bout of live music from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and in the evening, DJ John Patrick will bust out some popular Irish beats.

Auld Dubliner Tahoe is located at 1850 Vlg S Road, #41, in Olympic Valley, California.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls pertain only to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls because the sheriff’s logs may not have been completed at the time of the story.

Report for February 23 – March 1, 2026

2/23

05:15 DISTURBANCE BARKING DOG – Occurred on Narragansett Cir, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.

13:52 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT – Occurred at Sierra House School on Remington Trl, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

2/24

09:40 CIVIL STANDBY – Occurred on Acoma Cir, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

10:01 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT – Occurred on Gold Dust Trl, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

12:04 DECEASED PERSON – Occurred on Pioneer Trl, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

15:14 INFORMATION / EXCHANGE OF INFO – Officer initiated activity at Edso Jail South Lake Tahoe, Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

2/25

08:30 INFORMATION / EXCHANGE OF INFO – Occurred at Sierra At Tahoe Ski on Sierra At Tahoe Rd, in Echo Lake, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

08:31 INFORMATION / EXCHANGE OF INFO – Occurred at Sierra At Tahoe Ski on Sierra At Tahoe Rd, in Echo Lake, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

08:34 INFORMATION / EXCHANGE OF INFO – Occurred at Sierra At Tahoe Ski on Sierra At Tahoe Rd, in Echo Lake, CA. Disposition: REFERRED TO OUTSIDE AGENCY.

11:55 CIVIL INCIDENT – Officer initiated activity at Tata Ln, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.

16:29 CIVIL STANDBY – Occurred on Ute St, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

19:58 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE JUST OCCURRED – Occurred on Clear View Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

2/26

21:43 PARTY DISTURBANCE – Occurred on Hilo Ave, in Tahoma, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.

2/27

08:15 INFORMATION / EXCHANGE OF INFO – Occurred at Heavenly Valley Ski on Saddle Rd, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

10:37 CIVIL INCIDENT – Officer initiated activity at Treehaven Ct, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

10:54 CIVIL INCIDENT – Officer initiated activity at Capistrano Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE.

18:35 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS – Occurred on Shakori Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: 1022/Disregard.

18:50 CIVIL INCIDENT – Officer initiated activity at Sacramento Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.

2/28

00:34 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS – Occurred on Wasabe Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

02:09 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE JUST OCCURRED – Occurred on Pyramid Cir, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

12:55 TRESPASS IN PROGRESS – Occurred on Gentian Cir, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: 1022/Disregard

21:56 DRUNK IN PUBLIC – Occurred on Goldpan Ct, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.

23:53 SUSP VEH STOP – Officer initiated activity at Meeks Lumber, US Hwy 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.

3/1

08:24 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS – Occurred at Brule St/Watson St, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: QUIET ON ARRIVAL.

14:38 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS – Occurred on Woodland Dr, in Tahoma, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.